Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020
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![Canon ELPH 500 HS front Canon ELPH 500 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-500-HS/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020/Olympus-6020-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-105mm (F2.0-5.8) lens
- 185g - 101 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 500 HS was announced 13 months after the 6020 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 500 HS grades against the 6020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 500 HS over the Olympus 6020
ELPH 500 HS | 6020 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon ELPH 500 HS
6020 | ELPH 500 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus 6020
ELPH 500 HS | 6020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 500 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 500 HS and Olympus 6020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 500 HS vs the 6020.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 500 HS and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and 6020.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to give you greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 500 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-500-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Canon ELPH 500 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 500 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Alternative name | IXUS 310 HS / IXY 31S | mju Tough 6020 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-105mm (4.4x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 56 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $175 | $279 |